Universities grow stronger through overlapping, reinforcing cycles of commemoration, accomplishment and renewal. You'll see this here in a group of articles focused on art. This fall, we dedicated a study room named for the founder of our Art History Department, hosted a conference honoring an emeritus professor and welcomed a new chair to the Art Department. Thank you for supporting our scholarly and creative community. I look forward to hearing from you and meeting more of you in 2014.

Anne E. McCall, Dean of Harpur College of Arts and Sciences

The Fall Commencement ceremony had a Harpur College flair, as digital marketer and Harpur alum David Berkowitz '00, left, offered advice to the Class of 2013. Sarah Kapitko, a history major in Harpur College, served as the student speaker at the Dec. 15 event. | Read more

Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Donald Nieman, Harpur College Dean Anne McCall and Harpur officials and students traveled to Westchester County in September to meet with Harpur alumni and discuss liberal arts and their place in higher education. >> Read more